TICKET Act

Hozzl · 2025-05-27T14:12:58Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 281 TICKET Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Commerce. Stay informed on legislative developments.

5/27/2025, 2:12 PM

Summary of Bill S 281

Bill 119 s 281, also known as the "Ticket Pricing Transparency Act," aims to increase transparency in the event ticketing industry. The bill requires sellers of event tickets to provide consumers with detailed information about ticket prices and any additional fees associated with purchasing tickets. This includes disclosing fees for processing, delivery, and any other charges that may be added to the ticket price.

Furthermore, the bill prohibits speculative ticketing, which is the practice of listing tickets for sale before they are actually available for purchase. This practice often leads to inflated prices and unfair competition in the ticketing market.

Overall, the goal of Bill 119 s 281 is to protect consumers from hidden fees and ensure that they have access to accurate and transparent information when purchasing event tickets. By promoting fairness and honesty in the ticketing industry, this legislation aims to create a more equitable marketplace for both consumers and ticket sellers.

Congressional Summary of S 281

Transparency In Charges for Key Events Ticketing Act or the TICKET Act

This bill requires ticket sellers (including sellers on the secondary market) for concerts, performances, sporting events, and similar activities to clearly and prominently disclose the total ticket price for the event at the time the ticket is first displayed to an individual (and anytime thereafter during the purchasing process). Prior to completing a purchase, ticket sellers also must provide an itemized list of the base ticket price and each fee (e.g., service fee, processing fee, or other charge). The total ticket price must also be disclosed in any advertisement, marketing, or price list.

Additionally, a ticket seller, secondary market seller, or ticket exchange that does not have actual or constructive possession of an event ticket is prohibited from selling or advertising a ticket for the event. However, a secondary market seller or exchange may sell or advertise a service to obtain an event ticket for an individual if the seller or exchange (1) does not market the service as an event ticket, (2) maintains a clear separation between the provided service and the event tickets throughout the entire purchasing process, and (3) clearly discloses that the service is not an event ticket.

The bill establishes additional disclosure requirements for ticket sellers, secondary market sellers, and ticket exchanges, and requires such entities to issue a refund for the total ticket price if an event is canceled or postponed.

The Federal Trade Commission must enforce these requirements.

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Current Status of Bill S 281

Bill S 281 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 28, 2025. Bill S 281 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on January 28, 2025. Bill S 281's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 63. as of April 29, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 281

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 281

Primary Policy Focus

Commerce

Potential Impact Areas

- Competition and antitrust

- Consumer affairs

- Inflation and prices

- Marketing and advertising

- Service industries

- User charges and fees

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 281

A bill to require sellers of event tickets to disclose comprehensive information to consumers about ticket prices and related fees, to prohibit speculative ticketing, and for other purposes.

Comments

Izaiah Dickens

452

7 months ago

I'm not sure how this will impact me, but I hope it doesn't cause any issues.

Cole Bernstein

411

6 months ago

This new bill is gonna mess everything up for me. I don't like how it's gonna make things more expensive for me. Why do they have to make things so complicated? I just want things to stay the same. This bill is gonna make my life harder and I don't like it one bit.